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Youth sports for the week ending June 7

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Dixie Terra Linda Little League Minors playoffs-Saturday 6/6. Rockies 2-Giants 1-Cameron Ceccanti-Harris scored the game winning run on a walk-off base hit by Parker Rey. Solid team defense and standout pitching by Rockies Kamron Mehra and Matthew Baker combined to hold the potent Giants offense to only 1 run in a must win effort to reach the Championship game.

The REDS took the 2009 Novato Babe Ruth National Division Title with a 6-3 hard fought win over the Marlins on June 7. Chris Menzel held the Marlins to two hits over six innings, and “T” Leonard closed the clincher with a 1-2-3 7th inning to get the REDS the Regular Season Championship. Ray Hengst had three hits, and Max Menzel had two hits, including a long double to the Sinaloa fence to lead the REDS to the win. Jason Dick conducted a clinic at third base to lead a sharp REDS defense that featured a third to first to third double play to cut off a Marlins rally. Louis Etcheveste and Jake Pierce got the base hits for the Marlins, and Chris Keller and Dustin Miller worked out of bases loaded jams to keep the Marlins in the game.

The REDS concluded the regular season with an 11-1 victory of the Pirates. Max Menzel won his first start of the season, scattering four hits. The REDS offense was again led by Chris Menzel who had two hits, including a long line drive double to center. Nicoli Cavaiani also had two hits for the REDS, made a great play at first as he caught a Pirate base runner off third base to end a first inning rally. Dan Blackwell made a sprawling catch in left field to end an early REDS threat, and DeMaurier Oliver tried to match him with a tumbling catch in right field for the Pirates.

Pool Records:
Alexa Harrison of Sleepy Hollow broke the 9-10 girls 50 Freestyle pool record with a time of 27.85. The previous record of 27.98 was set by Katherine Murphy of Rolling Hills in 2003. Alexa also broke the 9-10 girls 50 Fly ORCA pool record with a time of 31.30. The previous record of 31.76 was set by Kaitlin Lo of Sleepy Hollow in 2003.

Tai Hallstein of the ORCAS broke the 13-14 girls 50 Freestyle pool record with a time of 26.31. The previous record of 26.39 was set by S. Dunbar of LVST in 1978.

The ORCA 13-14 Mixed Freestyle Relay of Tai Hallstein, Gavin Pauley, Dakota Chamberlain, and Alex Claiborne broke the pool record with a time of 1:44.81. The previous record of 1:45.51 was set by TPC in 1982.

Two very old records went down at this meet. Tai Hallstein broke a record that’s been standing for 31 years, and the ORCA 13-14 Mixed Freestyle Relay broke a record that’s held tight for 27 years

In a fitting way to end the Spring League, the Sharks turned in their best performance of the season against Sonoma County Alliance (SCA) to secure the title playing an open, flowing, passing exhibition style soccer worthy of champions.

The visitors hardly knew what had hit them as the Sharks tore into them establishing a 4-0 lead by half time, effectively wrapping the game (and title) up.

The dam was breached following James Ingledew’s right wing raid and inviting far post cross that was ably converted by the ever elusive Pete Carroll. Further mouth watering attacking play followed with a rampant Jack Elders taking on two players and dispatching a low cross for Logan Breslin to side foot home (2-0).

More was to follow with neat Devon Breslin & Gary Root interplay leading to James Ingledew scoring his first of the game.

The best strike of the half involved inventive play from a Sharks short corner with Stefan Jung laying the ball off to Logan Breslin who stroked a beautiful curving left!! foot shot into the top of the net from the edge of the penalty area.

The second half continued with a delicious Jack Elders cross from the right wing and James Ingledew rising above the defensive line to power home a text book header into the roof of the net from 12 yards.what a goal.

The tenacious and brave Andrew Boozalis worked tirelessly with several fine runs and crosses down the right hand side, while Rusty McDonough, Sean Grant and Danny Jennings managed both goal keeping and defensive duties in a miserly fashion, thus depriving SCA of any significant chances from open play.

SCA did convert from a free kick to grab a consolation goal before Stefan Jung wrapped up the afternoon after latching onto a loose ball and converting confidently.

The whistle blew and the celebrations started with the boys taking off their shirts and running to the top of the South Knoll Hill while onlookers cheered. Even the Sausalito sea plane got in on the act with a low, slow flyby over Richardson Bay.

Special thanks and congratulations to coach Craig Breslin on taking a Tiburon team to win a Championship for the 11th time; and for assistant coach Les Carroll’s ever present and positive influence.

Marin Waves Track Club has Successful Day at the Tony Williams Distance, Field Event, and Relay Track Carnival.

The Marin Waves Track & Field Club had a strong showing at the Tony Williams Distance, Field Event, and Relay Carnival on Saturday, June 6th at Granada High in Livermore. Candy Janachowski (Mill Valley) won her 800 meter Youth Girls (Ages 13-14) heat in a time of 2:30. She also long jumped 13’7.5″. Sophie Breck of Kentfield finished 5th in the Youth Girls 800 meters with a time of 2:41. Kevin Leake (Mill Valley) finished 1st in the Youth Boys (Ages 13-14) 3,000 meter race and second overall with a time of 11:02. Luke Novick of Mill Valley competing in the Youth Boys division placed 4th in the high jump at 4’6″, and recorded top 3 finishes and personal bests in the long jump (15’8″) and triple jump (35′).

The Pirates and REDS opened the 2009 Novato Babe Ruth Playoffs with a championship caliber game as defense – led by Danny Rose of the Pirates and Jason Dick of the REDS – took center stage in a 3-2 eight inning win for the REDS. The REDS collected nine hits, and the Pirates had eight hits, but the REDS led just 2-0 entering the top of the 7th as the defenses kept runs off the board for both teams. The REDS broke through in the 3rd on a line drive double from Ray Hengst. Thomas Leonard took a four hit shutout into the 7th, but the Pirates tied it up in the top of the 7th on a single by Rose, and an infield out from Luke Wheeler. The REDS left the bases loaded in their bottom of the 7th, and then needed a quick 6-4-3 double play to preserve the 2-2 tie going to the bottom of the 8th. Alex Poksay led off the 8th for the REDS with a single, and then stole second. He advanced to third on an infield out, and then Nicoli Cavaiani got a walk off single for his second hit of the night to trigger a REDS celebration after a great Babe Ruth game. Braden Ussery drove a single to right center in his farewell game for the REDS.

Patrick Tooker pitched another fine game for the Pirates holding the REDS to two runs over six innings, after having shut them out for six innings just five days before. Danny Rose can also hit as he had three hits for the Pirates. Danny Blackwell had two hits for the Pirates.

Coach John Sbragias Strictly Hoops 7th Grade Boys Team dominated at the Jam On It AAU Basketball Tournament in Reno over Memorial Day Weekend. The entire team played strong with an insurmountable defense and a relentless offense. Great teamwork brought them all the way to the Championship game on Monday, finishing with an outstanding 4-0 record and taking the Winners Trophy home for the second consecutive year. This tournament is the largest AAU Basketball Tournament in the country with more than 400 teams traveling to play competitive basketball. Congratulations to Coach Sbragia, Coach Walewander, and their exceptional players!

14 year old Tai Hallstein of the Terra Linda ORCA Swim Team broke a 31 year old pool record in the Terra Linda pool on Saturday. She swam the 50 yard freestyle in a time of 26.31, which was .08 seconds faster than the previous record held by S. Dunbar, set in 1978. Later in the competition, Tai joined teammates Dakota Chamberlain, Gavin Pauley, and Alex Claiborne in a feestyle relay which broke a 27 year old pool record. That record was previously set by the Tiburon Peninsula Club in 1982. In the photo linked below, Tai (right) is congratulated by sister Maya, who is also an ORCA record holder. http://orcaphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8472172_RogUM#557165373_2SYYV
Photo by Norm Levin, copyright 2009